Donations are a tax-deductible gift to START, a 501c3 organization: TAX ID #45-4258426

All donations collected for a specific dog will be applied toward that specific dog; however, if donations collected in the name of
any specific dog exceed the present needs of that dog, the donated funds will be applied to the general fund to save other animals in need.

Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (START) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in order to address the issues
of overpopulation by providing two very important components: TRANSPORTS and SPAY/NEUTER. TAX ID: 45-4258426

Virtual Memorial Candle Gallery

After experiencing the tragic loss of a pet, Remember Me – I Live in Your Heart is a unique way for pet lovers to heal by celebrating the special bond between “you and your best friend.” The candles in this pet memorial are a collection of beloved family members; part of a larger community of pet lovers united by the unconditional love those pets brought to our lives. Each candle will support START’s life saving programs for animals in need. Click on the thumbnails below to see each pets page and to offer your condolences.

Remember Me – I Live in Your Heart pet memorial candles provide an inspired and real way to show the world that these special pets live on in our hearts forever. It is also a wonderful way to reach out to a friend or family member who is going through this difficult experience by lighting a candle in their pet’s memory and sharing it with others who understand that loss. Click here to light a virtual candle in memory of a pet.

Moy Moy

Julian Skyler and Kalei Esken

Bruce & Kilo

Scooter, Lucy, Marshmellow & Hannabell

POPPA

COOKIE AND FIONA

Hercules the best cat ever

Ellie

Lion, Big-D and Lucy-Girl

IVY and MAGGIE

Alice

Rhubarb

mason

JUDE

SNICKERDOODLES & MAVERICK

NIKITA DIXON

Sammy

RUSTY RADCLIFFE

MOSEY

TRIXIE

GINGER AND SAMMY SMULSON

Jazmin the Princess of Holt Avenue

PetSmart Charities has awarded a grant to STARTRescue for our commitment to ending pet homelessness.

99 Cent Razor, has partnered with START Rescue. For each razor sold, 99 cents will be donated to START!

Designate Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team as your charity at smile.amazon.com and every time you shop with Amazon, START will receive .05% of your purchase.

The Petco Foundation and START Rescue will work together to reduce the number of animals being euthanized and place more pets into loving, forever homes!

Designate START as your preferred charity in Ralphs’ Community Rewards Program, and we will receive up to 4% of your purchase,
every time you shop at Ralphs.

Detail Dog regularly donates a portion of proceeds to START Rescue every month. Become a new client today, and receive 20% discount on your first grooming appointment (up to $50 maximum discount). Mention “Start Rescue" on your first grooming appointment.

Our transports will continue to contain all breed dogs and cats including mamas and babies, seniors, special needs andpuppies along with a minimum of 10% bully breeds as mandated in our mission statement. These transports help relieve someof the burden from overcrowded/high euthanasia in California animal shelters.
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Donations are a tax-deductible gift to START, a 501c3 organization: TAX ID # 45-4258426
Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (START) was founded in order to address the issues of overpopulation by providing two very important components: TRANSPORTS and SPAY/NEUTER. All donations collected for a specific dog will be applied toward that specific dog; however, if donations collected in the name of any specific dog exceed the present needs of that dog, the donated funds will be applied to the general fund to save other animals in need.